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2023 features

The right price
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The right price
With such a tough economic climate, it’s tempting to pass some of the costs on to members. Some operators are already doing so. But will the beleagured consumer stand it? Julie Allen passes on some interesting insights from Leisure-net’s pricing report.

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Predictions
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Predictions
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

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Lost in translation
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Lost in translation
As the fitness industry moves closer to the healthcare sector, Lyndsey Barrett and Andrew Chapman argue an overhaul is needed in the language used to make sure it’s inclusive.

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Waves of change
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Waves of change
Challenging trading conditions look set to give public sector leisure provision a shake up. Martyn Allison looks back at how trying times have impacted the public sector previously and talks us through the way things could pan out as councils rethink their priorities and sport and leisure pivots towards health and wellbeing.

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Personal choice
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Personal choice
The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.

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John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential
04 May 2024

John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development. More>>
 
Belgian start-up, Moonbird, is on a mission to teach the world to breathe
02 May 2024

Belgian start-up, Moonbird, is on a mission to teach the world to breathe

Moonbird is a tactile breathing coach, which provides real-time biofeedback, measuring heart rate and heart rate variability. Studies show it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. More>>
 
Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality
02 May 2024

Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children. More>>


02 May 2024

Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer. More>>
02 May 2024

Mark Tweedie joins Miova to lead on pivot to active wellbeing

Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. More>>
 
30 Apr 2024

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed. More>>
27 Apr 2024

Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results. More>>
 
26 Apr 2024

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal. More>>
26 Apr 2024

Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report. More>>
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Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

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MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise

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"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
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Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

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Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
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Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

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Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
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Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

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Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
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Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches
Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches

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Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
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For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and rehabilitation experts worldwide with unique cardio, and strength products which enable the user to train at any speed. [more]
 
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ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance gym equipment as well as selling brand new equipment from market leading manufacturers. [more]
 
Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, educational establishments and leisure trusts that want to improve or expand the leisure products and services they offer. [more]
 
Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier based in the UK. Our vastly experienced and professional team have many years of supplying, designing and maintaining some of the best fitness facilities in the UK and Europe. [more]
 
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Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions to Active Leisure, Health and Fitness, and Cultural Industries. We have built a company that is leading the way in providing valuable insight into public perceptions of fitness and leisure, alongside developing a Customer Insight Platform that our clients use within their own facilities. [more]
 
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